Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.9M
Population
307 km2
Area
246 Mbps
Internet
Europe/Istanbul
Timezone
ADB (14km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Izmir's Aegean promenade buzzes with meze feasts and raki toasts under palm trees, where Levantine history meets modern Turkey's liberal edge, attracting nomads with fast fiber optics and ferry hops to Greek islands. Sunny Mediterranean days fuel beachside work and Kemeraltı bazaar explorations.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Turkey
Region
Western Asia
Population
2.9M
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Currency
TRY
Language
Turkish
Airport
ADB
GPS
38.41, 27.14
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
246 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
59% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
A major city with a population of 2,938,292
INFRASTRUCTURE
10,881 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
399
Cafes
592
Bars
76
Fast Food
285
Shopping
Supermarkets
437
Convenience
292
Shopping Malls
261
Healthcare
Hospitals
52
Clinics
127
Pharmacies
965
Education
Schools
629
Universities
26
Libraries
27
Recreation
Parks
1,157
Playgrounds
274
Sports
408
Cinemas
10
Museums
43
Theatres
28
Transport
Bus Stops
1,818
Train Stations
155
Fuel Stations
94
Services
Banks
234
ATMs
188
Post Offices
53
Police
43
Fire Stations
11
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
246 Mbps
Download
82 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
81,927
Tests
23,018
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - May
10°
J
11°
F
15°
M
20°
A
25°
M
29°
J
30°
J
29°
A
25°
S
20°
O
15°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 19.9 C Range: 10 - 29.8 C Rain: 614 mm/year Sunshine: 3,754 h/year
CITY SCORES
95.9
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.8
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
40.6
Overall
59% cheaper than NYC
14.4
Rent
86% cheaper than NYC
41.8
Groceries
58% cheaper than NYC
36.6
Restaurants
63% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
ADB
Adnan Menderes International Airport
14 km from center
~25 min ride
FUN FACTS
It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province.
As of 2024, İzmir Province has a total population of 4,493,242 while İzmir city is home to around 3.3 million inhabitants.
It extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across the Gediz River Delta; to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams; and to slightly more rugged terrain in the south.
İzmir has more than 3,000 years of recorded urban history, and up to 8,500 years of history as a human settlement since the Neolithic period.
Until the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey, İzmir had a very large Greek population.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is İzmir known for?
Izmir's Aegean promenade buzzes with meze feasts and raki toasts under palm trees, where Levantine history meets modern Turkey's liberal edge, attracting nomads with fast fiber optics and ferry hops to Greek islands. Sunny Mediterranean days fuel beachside work and Kemeraltı bazaar explorations.
How fast is the internet in İzmir?
İzmir has an average download speed of 246 Mbps and upload speed of 82 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in İzmir?
İzmir has an average year-round temperature of approximately 19.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves İzmir?
İzmir is served by ADB (Adnan Menderes International Airport), approximately 14 km from the city center.
What is the population of İzmir?
The population of İzmir is approximately 2.9M.
What infrastructure does İzmir have?
İzmir has 10,881 mapped points of interest, including 399 restaurants, 52 hospitals, 629 schools.
What country is İzmir in?
İzmir is located in Turkey.
